Clinical Embryologist

The Fertility Partnership; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fertility service provider based in Oxford is seeking a qualified Embryologist to join their dedicated scientific team. This full-time role involves performing critical embryology procedures, training junior staff, and ensuring adherence to quality standards in a renowned clinic with over 35 years of experience. Apply if you hold a degree in Life Science, have at least three years of clinical experience, and are passionate about advancing fertility treatment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dual contribution pension scheme

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required.
• Full knowledge of national legislation and clinical embryology practice.
• Experience performing quality control and participating in quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform embryology & andrology procedures like ICSI and embryo transfer.
• Communicate treatment results and options to patients.
• Ensure adherence to TFP Laboratory SOPs in all procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Clinical embryology knowledge

Time management/prioritisation skills

Flexible and self-motivated

Education

Degree in Life Science

State Registered/Nationally Registered Scientist

Job description

We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best-in-class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome – starting a family!

At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives.

Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.

TFP has a national donor sperm bank, its own quality assurance scheme and own training scheme for junior embryologists. In addition, we are proud to say that we offer a clear & bespoke career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics further their learning and support career progression.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a trained Embryologist to join our team of highly skilled and dedicated scientists. As well as providing a significant contribution to the clinical workload, the successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in training junior embryologists, internal quality control, donor recruitment, organising imports/exports and supporting in the management of stored gametes/embryos.

This is a full time position working 37.5 hour per week

There will be on-call and weekend working required on a rotational basis

The Location:

Oxford Fertility was established in 1992 and is one of the UK’s longest standing and largest IVF clinics. Due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, the clinic has grown into a leading fertility clinic and offers a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, Oxford Fertility performs approximately 1000 fresh cycles and 1000 frozen cycles per year. Conveniently located in a business park situated on the outskirts of Oxford, close to junction 8a of the M40, there is ample free parking for patients and staff around the building. Oxford Fertility also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Skills:

• Perform standard embryology & andrology procedures (e.g., semen analysis, oocyte collection, ICSI, embryo transfer, cryopreservation).

• Recruit, select, and screen gamete donors following national regulations and TFP policies.

• Ensure adherence to TFP Laboratory SOPs in all procedures.

• Communicate treatment results and options to patients.

• Obtain patient consent and accurately document cycle details in the management system.

• Perform witnessing & traceability in line with regulations.

• Assist in cryostore & gas cylinder maintenance, equipment quality control, and lab cleaning.

Quality Management:

• Acknowledge and read lab documents (SOPs, policies, risk assessments).

• Raise non-conformities and notify Lab Manager.

• Participate in quality control & assurance activities.

• Monitor KPI data and personal performance.

• Follow Health & Safety guidelines and use PPE appropriately.

Resource Management:

• Monitor lab equipment and stock levels.

Induction, Training & Performance Management:

• Assist in training junior staff under Lab Manager’s guidance.

• Engage in continuous professional development.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Adhere to national regulations, professional guidelines, and TFP policies.

• Ensure proper witnessing & traceability of lab processes.

• Maintain cryostore and ensure consent in line with regulatory requirements.

• Transport gametes/embryos in accordance with regulations.

• Participate in research projects as needed.

Communication:

• Attend lab/clinic meetings as directed by Lab Manager.

• Ensure effective communication with other departments and TFP.

• Participate in patient information events and represent TFP at industry conferences.

Confidentiality:

• Maintain confidentiality in line with data protection legislation.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• Degree in Life Science

• State Registered/Nationally Registered Scientist (or immediately eligible to apply)

• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience

• Full knowledge of the biology and scientific evidence underpinning clinical embryology practice

• Full knowledge of the work of related disciplines

• Full knowledge of prevailing national legislation

• Experience of performing quality control and participating in quality assurance

• Flexible and self-motivated

• High level of resilience

• High level of attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent time management/prioritisation skills

• Right to work in the country of application

• Satisfactory criminal record checks

Desirable

• MSc or PhD in Life Science

• ESHRE Certificate

• PGT Experience

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)

Location: TFP Oxford Fertility
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

• Weekend Working at approximately a 1:4 (renumerated with TOIL/overtime)

• On-Call: Working approximately a 1:4 in coordination with your weekend (remunerated with a daily rate of pay in addition to your basic salary)

Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays pro rata